AT&T Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.50
Stock Price
$23.59
Book Value/Share
$15.71
Sector
Telecommunication
How It's Calculated
1.50 = $23.59 ÷ $15.71
What This Means
AT&T Inc's P/B ratio of 1.50 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About AT&T Inc
AT&T Inc (T) operates in the Telecommunication sector, specifically in Telecommunication. With a market capitalization of about $159.32B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $23.59, within a 52-week range of $19.89 to $29.79 (-20.8% from the high, +18.6% from the low). Beta of 0.22 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For AT&T Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Telecommunication, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Telecommunication names on our S&P 100 coverage, AT&T Inc's P/B ratio of 1.50 can be compared with peers such as VZ (1.91), TMUS (3.31), CMCSA (0.91). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Telecommunication stocks.
Key Takeaways
- T is grouped in the Telecommunication sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.22 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does T's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. AT&T Inc's P/B of 1.50 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Telecommunication business models.
Is 1.50 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.50) means the market values T above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Telecommunication?
Peer P/B levels in Telecommunication (e.g. TMUS (3.31), VZ (1.91), CMCSA (0.91)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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